SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 251 - 251 251 On the Importance of Gene Compensation

Chapter 251: Chapter 251: On the Importance of “Gene Compensation Medicine”._1 Chapter 251: Chapter 251: On the Importance of “Gene Compensation Medicine”._1 “A key on the path of deicide? That extravagant?”

Colin clicked his tongue upon hearing this; he hadn’t expected the “Gene Compensation Medicine” to hold such a high status in the eyes of this old man, or rather, in the eyes of the officials.

But upon reflection, the strength of “Gene Compensation Medicine” wasn’t due to how much it boosted, rather, its use meant one wouldn’t so easily lose control and go mad…

Thinking back to the status of the official Extraordinary Ones and the senior members of Bonfire Company, it did indeed seem to fall quite short.

As for the less than a year of lifespan the other mentioned…

Colin wasn’t surprised because Old Master Wu appeared to be in his nineties, and due to the specialty of the powers he wielded, there was a kind of indescribable ethereality about him, as if he could “ascend to immortality” at any moment.

“Hmm, saying it’s an exaggeration might indeed be an exaggeration, but the value and importance of this thing might be much higher than you think…”

“We’re unclear how exactly this medicine is made, but without a doubt, after using it, trying to merge with Extraordinary Power, the symptoms of losing control will be greatly reduced.”

Old Master Wu said this while opening a Zisha teapot brewing Pu’er tea, tossing a handful of goji berries and red dates into it:

“Be it domestically or internationally, all power pathways, as long as used, can play a role, and it can almost be considered a universal medicine that Extraordinary Ones wouldn’t even dare to dream of, or to directly call it a golden finger wouldn’t be an exaggeration either. Once used, it can resolve the biggest hidden danger, losing control.

“According to estimates, if an Eighth Level Personnel could use this medicine methodically, then his tendency to lose control would be reduced by at least ninety percent and above.

“This way, we wouldn’t need to counteract our own madness while using our powers, and our strength would also see a much greater increase.”

Under the old man’s patient explanation, Colin finally understood just how powerful the effects of that small vial of medicine really were.

However, the other talking about a transaction of a few thousand or tens of thousands all at once…

Colin felt that the possibility wasn’t very large.

“Getting some ‘Gene Compensation Medicine’ shouldn’t be difficult for you; just follow the process, Bonfire Company will most likely not give you any fake products, but asking for too much…”

Colin honestly expressed his opinion.

He felt that exchanging for the medicine wouldn’t be difficult, but that was only applicable to him personally.

Once the amount reached a unit of thousands or tens of thousands, it felt somewhat unreal…

The required Points and Mission Vouchers would be unimaginably vast.

Plus, many of Bonfire Company’s rules are quite rigid. Lady Bunny indeed has considerable authority, but she might not be able to make decisions on this matter.

Moreover, even if the officials could produce valuables worth that amount of medicine, it was uncertain whether Bonfire Company would have them.

Currently, Colin guessed that the number of people active in the Interaction Hall, excluding those “invaders,” probably wouldn’t exceed five hundred, or even three hundred.

The total amount of medicine acquired by so many people might not even reach a thousand, let alone thousands or tens of thousands…

“The problem isn’t very big, whatever we can get is enough; as long as they are not giving fake goods or something, then it’s fine.”

Old Master Wu didn’t show any sign of regret, quite the opposite; he seemed to adopt an attitude of taking whatever he could get.

“There shouldn’t be any need to worry about fake goods…”

After joining the company and seeing various affairs, Colin suspected that if a “Demon” joined the company and honestly completed missions, earning Points and certificates, they would still be able to obtain genuine medicine.

What the company emphasizes is an indiscriminate teaching, equal treatment for all…

However, while speaking, Colin suddenly thought of something and said:

“Right, there’s another thing, even if you can get the medicine, you will most likely only be able to get D Level and below Gene Compensation Medicine…”

“D Level Gene Compensation Medicine.”

Old Master Wu murmured to himself as if assessing something, then after a while he said, “That should be almost enough; at least it’s still suitable up to Eighth Level, and even at this stage, it has a very large effect…”

If I had these things, the high-level personnel cultivated in the future would no longer be like time bombs that could explode at any moment as they do now.

Incidents like Liping’s, who had to risk encompassing dangerous things before going mad, eventually stepping into a trap, would no longer occur…

“Are you thinking of using it to address the pollution in your body?”

Colin looked at the old man in front of him and asked curiously.

Truth be told, although it seemed like the old man was trying to conceal something, Colin could still somewhat sense the massive, nearly illusory black threads spreading from the old man’s back into the distance, connecting to who knows where, it was disturbing.

And his less than a year of life expectancy was most likely not because his time had come, but because he was out of control and had to solve the problem himself.

“Me? I’m beyond help…”

Old Master Wu shook his head, poured himself a cup of goji berry and red date Pu’er tea, and poured one for Colin as well, “The best way to treat cancer is to deal with it before the word ‘cancer’ ever touches you, not after it appears…

“I’m already gravely ill, this thing might be of use to me, but it wouldn’t make much of a difference…

“There needs to be a sequence to these things, and I, for one, am too late…

“From what I understand through my abilities, it should work well for those at Level Five and below, but from Level Six, the effects are halved, and the efficacy is even worse for Level Seven…

“So, even if we get this thing, the members at Level Seven and above would have to give up using it.”

“That…” Colin opened his mouth, at a loss for words for a moment.

“Heh, it’s not a big deal. Compared to my ancestors, at least I can see some hope, which isn’t bad,” Old Master Wu seemed rather open-minded about the matter and then couldn’t help but sigh, “However, if it had been a few years earlier, perhaps I might have had a chance…”

As he spoke, he did not inquire about getting a higher-level medicine, nor did he ask for more, seemingly having accepted the outcome before even making such a request.

“In a while, once I learn a bit more, I will tell you.”

Colin wasn’t sure when he would be able to speak with Miss Bunny, so he didn’t specify a time.

The old man showed understanding of this.

Latter, rather than delving into the topic of Bonfire Company, the old man casually brought up other matters in what seemed like idle conversation.

“You might not know, but no matter where we are, international or domestic, the ways Extraordinary Ones might gain power are diverse—there are doctrines, inheritances, beliefs, or perhaps bloodlines, races, and much more, quite a variety…”

“But ultimately, Extraordinary Ones are just people contaminated by alien essences. They use the pollution they’ve received to combat anomalies. That’s how we are, and others are similar…”

“Fate Propelling is the same. The more you use things contaminated with a certain essence, the more your body becomes tainted. Of course, if you want a more pleasant way to say it, it’s that you’ve inherited extraordinary power, but in reality, it’s pollution…”

“The human body will break down and go mad as the contamination deepens; it’s just that some do so quickly and others slowly. Those diverse methods can be seen as ways to slow or share the madness, but that’s all they do—slow it down…”

“Only Gene Compensation Medicine can prevent such an outcome and truly allow one to wield the power in their hands. That’s why I told you, if humans want to wield the power to slay gods, this is indispensable.”

Listening to the old man, Colin understood the significance of this item even more deeply.

“By the way, have you ever used a ‘Book of Fate’ fragment?” the old man suddenly changed the subject.

“I have.”

Colin didn’t deny it. Not just him but most people in Bonfire Company had used it; he would often see newcomers getting hold of it and then trying to buy lottery tickets, ultimately learning a lesson and losing their investment.

This wasn’t a secret, and speaking of it wasn’t a big deal.

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